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Our client, a school in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh require a Classroom Assistant

The Role:

As the Classroom Assistant, your duties will involve working on an individual basis with a pupil who has statements of special educational needs and will include

• Assisting the pupil as directed by the teacher;
• Preparation for class and help in setting up of various items of apparatus as required for different subjects;
• Establish a supportive relationship with the pupil concerned;
• Prepare and produce appropriate resources to support the pupil
• Supervise groups of pupils, or individual pupils on specified activities including talking and listening, using ICT, extra-curricular activities, and other duties, as directed by the school;
• Supporting the pupil in ensuring that all class work and homework is complete;
• Working with the pupil to support Literacy, Numeracy and the development of social skills;
• Care of pupil in teacher's absence, e.g. morning break, lunchtime;
• Accompanying class to all extra-curricular activities, where appropriate;
• Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils;
• Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a pupil requires expert or immediate attention;
• Assist the class teacher and/or other professionals with the implementation of the system for recording pupil progress;
• Duplicate written materials; assist with production of charts and displays etc.

Hours of work:

• 25 hours weekly (Mon - Fri between hours 8.30am and 3.30pm)

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification
• Previous experience in a similar setting
• Good communication skills and good understanding of English
• Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative

In Return:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Free Parking

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The successful candidate will be required to process an Access NI check through Grafton Recruitment

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